USA - Washington, DC Official Visitor's Guide

105 Pages·2007·14.668 MB·English

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WELCOME

On behalf of our nearly Washington, DC grew up along the banks of
60,000 residents, the Potomac River, in a central
welcome to Washington, DC – The
location chosen by George Washington to satisfy northern and southern
American Experience. We invite you to
interests. Using Paris as his inspiration, city designer Pierre Charles L’Enfant
make yourself at home in our unique
fashioned the capital city with grand boulevards and ceremonial spaces.
neighborhoods, visit our famous
Since that time, Washington, DC has evolved into a fascinating, lively world
attractions and get acquainted with
capital, known for its vast
the cultural treasures that lie in and
green centers, urban spaces,
around our city.
sweeping memorials and majestic
neoclassical architecture.
While there’s no question that
Washington, DC is rich with history,
The city’s most famous landmarks
you’ll quickly notice that this is much
are clustered in and around the
more than a government town. Look
National Mall, spanning 2 1/4
beyond the federal superstructures
miles from the Lincoln Memorial
and you’ll discover a cosmopolitan
to the US Capitol. Flanked
world capital brimming with trendy
by dozens of museums and
shops, fabulous restaurants and
memorials, this grassy space
endless entertainment possibilities.
plays host to festivals, protests,
gatherings and performances. On
Visit some of my own favorite
summer evenings, the Mall is a
attractions including Cedar Hill, the
terrific place to catch an open-air
historic home of the father of the civil
concert, movie screening or
rights movement, Frederick Douglas,
jazz performance. In the winter,
in Southeast DC. I am also a huge fan
visitors head to the Mall to glide
of the National Arboretum located at
on the National Gallery of Art’s
the base of Capitol Hill which houses
skating rink.
the National Herb Garden and the
National Bonsai Collection. For the
Beyond these familiar sights,
real local flavor, you can’t beat the
Washington, DC is a rich network of colorful neighborhoods, vibrant nightlife and
many restaurants in the heart of
noted cultural attractions. New restaurants, shops and hotels are found around
the fast-growing 14th and U Street
every corner—from downtown to Dupont Circle. The city’s neighborhoods
neighborhoods where people from all
delight visitors with walking tours, sidewalk cafés and quaint boutiques. Self-
walks of life sit shoulder to shoulder
guided neighborhood heritage trails illuminate the compelling history of some of
enjoying food from around the world
the city’s most revered districts, at U Street.
– and of course from DC!
As you explore the city, we invite you to immerse yourself in the American
Our downtown continues to grow at
experience that you can only find in Washington, DC. It’s here where you can
an impressive rate, with more exciting
see the original Declaration of Independence and US Constitution, marvel at the
developments on the way.
sight of the nation’s monuments
The Smithsonian American Art
and memorials, dine in a world-
Museum and National Portrait
class restaurant and take in an
Gallery are once again open to
acclaimed theatre production—
the public, following a six-year
all in the same day.
renovation. The museums’
opening serves as the
During your stay here, explore the
centerpiece for Washington,
city in a new way. Hop on board a
DC Celebrates American
bicycle or segway for a sightseeing
Originals, a summer-long
tour. Luxuriate in one of the
cultural tourism promotion
nation’s finest hotels and shop for
saluting American creativity
unique souvenirs in Georgetown
and ingenuity.
or Logan Circle. Check out world-
renowned works at the newly opened National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian
From historic neighborhoods to
American Art Museum and dine with Washington, DC’s movers and shakers at a
national monuments and memorials, world-class restaurant. B
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By Kimberly Wilson
MYDC
Washington, DC is a city filled with numerous nooks and crannies to appease the literary, fitness fanatic, yogini,
and politico alike. As a busy girl looking for some great shopping coupled with museums and grassy-knolled parks,
I am delighted to find it all here in the nation’s capital. The city bustles with activity, has many diverse and thriving
neighborhoods, and offers an ease to get around not found in many big cities. After having spent a summer here when I
was sixteen, I knew DC would one day be my home, and moved here in 1996. Creating a business, connecting with like-
minded people, and watching the city blossom over the past ten years has been incredibly rewarding.
I’m constantly on the lookout for fun, new experiences in this multi-faceted city.
When in need of tranquility, I look no further than my yoga practice, a run through
Rock Creek, an afternoon enveloped by artwork at one of our many museums,
or a sip of chai at a local sidewalk café. Look no further than this eclectic city to
fill your itinerary with culture, excitement, tasty treats, lots of exercise and even
some tranquility. It’s a cosmopolitan experience on a very manageable scale.
Here are some 3 After a long day of strolling about,
most of us need a sugar jolt.
of my fave Cake Love on U Street makes the best
buttercream-frosted cupcakes in town and
insider finds:
Dolcezza on Wisconsin Avenue offers an
array of gelatos.
1 Everyone needs to eat and drink.
4 In a city blessed with acres of parks,
Luckily, DC is filled with a variety of
it’s hard to pick just one. Rock
tasty options. Asia Nora’s on M Street has
amazing food topped off with the best drinks Creek Park consists of gorgeous parkland About the Author
with trails and streams for miles. Meridian
in town. Lauriol Plaza at 18th and T is the
famous tex-mex restaurant that boasts long Hill Park on 16th street is brimming with Kimberly Wilson, creative
lines nightly. Local 16 at 16th and U has a drummers, dancers, and even some free director and founder of Tranquil
great outside deck, handsome waiters, and yoga during summer months. Space Yoga, lives in a cozy
tasty food. Raku and Sakana offer great raspberry and leopard print
5 DC was not always known to have
sushi right off Dupont Circle. embellished condo in DC’s
a vibrant music scene. No more!
artsy Dupont Circle with two
Eighteenth Street Lounge
black felines named after French
spins amazing tunes and
impressionists, and a black pug
has an ultra-cool vibe. Also,
Black Cat and 9:30 Club named Louis. She designs her
draw great acts to their own clothing line, TranquiliT,
intimate-sized venues. featured in Shape and Daily
Candy. Her first book, Hip
6 Refresh in the city. Tranquil Chick, hits the shelves
Tranquil Space Yoga November 2006. She loves
Studio on P Street off musing in her blog and podcast
Dupont Circle. Voted DC’s – hiptranquilchick.com.
Best, offers yoga classes,
specialty spa treatments,
and hip yoga wear designed 10 Engage in some serious retail
by moi. therapy. M Street and Wisconsin
Hotel Monaco in Chinatown has guilt-free Avenue in Georgetown are great for window
lavender margaritas. Hotel Washington’s 7 Crave the feeling of being immersed shopping, purchasing, and people watching,
Rooftop Terrace is an incredible treat for into a lush green setting? Spend too! Shake Your Booty in Adam’s Morgan
sipping your favorite wine while observing some time at the National Arboretum on is filled with great finds. Propper Topper
the city’s brightly lit monuments. 18th Street the outskirts of town to truly appreciate the on Connecticut Avenue is stuffed with fun,
in Adam’s Morgan is filled with numerous numerous varieties of greenery. Dumbarton stylish gift ideas – especially for you!
Oaks near Georgetown has gardens that are
late night options. Teaism in Dupont Circle
has an array of delightful teas, gift ideas, sure to inspire all creative spirits. 11 Shopping plus the great outdoors
and asian-inspired savories. equals some of the great markets
8 There’s nothing like browsing of DC…Eastern Market on Capitol Hill
2 DC is best known to visitors for its through stacks of books. and Farmer’s Market in Dupont has great
many museums, but there is a lot Kramerbooks is ultra cool. Open 24 hours produce and crafty finds.
on the weekends and filled to the brim with
more than just the Smithsonian!
The Phillip’s Collection off Dupont Circle great books, delicious desserts, and a cool 12 Big screens and big stages
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